Birdwatching with Pandoteira in Peyia
The Pandoteira project organized a birdwatching experience in Peyia, on March 15, 2025. The event was organized and coordinated by Terra Cypria. Μembers of our team, from the Game and Fauna Service and BirdLife Cyprus, were there to assist participants in observing the European Shag and the Yellow-legged Gull through telescopes and binoculars. Along with […]
Be a Scientist for a Day!
Why do some gulls have colourful rings? And why do some shags have their own little “backpack”?Join us to find out and become a scientist for a day! Saturday, March 15, 2025Location: Peyia, across from Geronisos IslandTime: 10:00 – 13:00 Register now for this unique birdwatching experience in Peyia, where you will have the chance […]
Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Φαλαινών
Η Παγκόσμια Ημέρα των Φαλαινών, η οποία γιορτάζεται φέτος στις 16 Φεβρουαρίου, καθιερώθηκε να γιορτάζεται κάθε 3η Κυριακή του Φεβρουαρίου προς τιμήν της ημέρας που η Διεθνής Επιτροπή Φαλαινοθηρίας (IWC) απαγόρευσε τη φαλαινοθηρία για εμπορικούς σκοπούς σε όλο τον κόσμο. Και δεν θα μπορούσε να γιορτάζεται άλλο μήνα εκτός από το Φεβρουάριο καθώς είναι ο […]
Raising Children’s Awareness of the Marine World
The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR), within the framework of the Pandoteira project, recently offered an unforgettable experience to pupils from the 2nd Makedonitissa Primary School. The children had the unique opportunity to witness the release of Amalia, a green turtle, after receiving a three-month treatment at DFMR’s sea turtle rehabilitation centre. More […]
Completion of the 3rd educational workshop
The Pandoteira project organised the 3rd educational workshop on sustainable business planning. The workshop took place on February 1, 2025, in the picturesque village of Lofou, in the Limassol district. Two of our project partners, Terra Cypria and Frederick University, joined forces in order to offer participants the basic knowledge to design and promote their […]
Celebrating World Wetlands Day at Larnaca Salt Lake
The Pandoteira project, together with the Larnaca Municipality, celebrated World Wetlands Day with a special event, which took place on February 3, 2025, at Larnaca Salt Lake. The event was specifically designed for pupils. How did the kids spend their day? Every year, World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2nd. This “celebration” aims to […]
Bringing climate change into the classroom
The Nature Conservation Unit of Frederick University visited the Kykkos B’ Lyceum in Nicosia, on January 28, 2025. The reason for this visit was to present the topic of climate change and its impact on the environment like habitats, flora and fauna species. Students participating in the European Parliament Ambassador School Programme and the Erasmus+ […]
3rd Free Workshop on Sustainable Business Planning
Do you own a business or would like to create one in a Natura 2000 area? Then this free workshop is just the thing for you! Date and timeSaturday 01/02/2025, 19:00 – 16:00 LocationLofou Community Centre (Lofou old Primary School building) The workshop will be offered in all districts of Cyprus. Aim The workshop, which […]
Introducing Pandoteira to High School pupils
As part of its social activities, the Nature Conservation Unit of Frederick University visited, on the 9th of December 2024, the Pancyprian Gymnasium in Nicosia, to inform and raise awareness among students on environmental and nature protection issues. Through a presentation and constructive dialogue, the students had the opportunity to understand the value of the […]
Περιβαλλοντική εκπαίδευση και ευαισθητοποίηση παιδιών για τα θαλάσσια προστατευόμενα είδη
Εκπαίδευση και ευαισθητοποίηση στο πλαίσιο του Θαλάσσιου Γραμματισμού Ως γραμματισμό εννοούμε κατά κύριο λόγο την ικανότητα ανάγνωσης και γραφής. Με τον όρο όμως του θαλάσσιου γραμματισμού (ΘΓ) εννοούμε τις βασικές αρχές και τις θεμελιώδεις έννοιες για τη θάλασσα που μπορεί να μάθει ένα άτομο και να επικοινωνήσει στους γύρω του με ουσιαστικό τρόπο, ενώ παράλληλα […]
